Kindness and Its Reward

" . . .the reward for kindness is not being seen as kind, but the electricity of giving that keeps us alive." Mark Nepo

Sometimes, in our humanness, we can hope to be recognized for being kind, and I love what Nepo says about that.  The reward for kindness is not to be seen by others for what we did, but - instead - the reward is that by being kind we are more alive.  There is research that tells us that just seeing someone do an act of kindness for someone, causes our bodies to have an increased sense of well-being -- even if we are not involved in the kindness in any way.  Is it possible that one of the basic ways we are interconnected is through the electricity or energy of being kind?  I know that my heart was supported when I saw a staff member initiate kindness toward my loved one.  It is good for each of us to remember that we may not get recognition for being kind, but kindness has its own built-in rewards -- for everyone.  What act of kindness can you do for yourself or someone else today for which you do not seek recognition?